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3,396 ft
Distance
210 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:07:06
Avg time
196 ft
Altitude change
592 ft
Altitude min
787 ft
Altitude max
592 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
5.8%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
44.2%
Grade min
2,293 ft
Distance climb
226 ft
Distance down
741 ft
Distance flat
00:07:06
Avg time
Dorneys Drop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Nelson
Hobart -
AKASly Grog Track
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Year Opened2021
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Land Owner
Dorneys Drop provides a link between Porter Hill and Mount Nelson. Winding its way through a low eucalypt forest interspersed with large blue gums, it provides beautiful views towards the southern reaches of the River Derwent, and across to Dorney House, situated at the very top of Porter Hill.
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Next Level Mountain Bike
since 2021Builder- City of Hobart
since 2021Maintainer
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6 Months
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- 115 rides
- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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Directions to dorneys-drop trailhead
(-42.924900, 147.352180)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorneys Drop
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Where is Dorneys Drop located?
Dorneys Drop is located in Mount Nelson, Hobart, Australia. It is part of the Mount Nelson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.9249, 147.35218.
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How hard is Dorneys Drop?
Dorneys Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Dorneys Drop?
Dorneys Drop has 64 m of elevation gain. The trail has 5 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 180 m to 240 m.
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Is Dorneys Drop a point to point trail?
Dorneys Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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